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About John McCarthy
John McCarthy is primarily known for his investigative reporting on the U.S. Virgin Islands. A series of reports beginning in the 1990's revealed that there was everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling. Another report, following Hurricane Hugo in 1989, cited a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confidential overview that said that over 40 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands public lives below the poverty line. The Virgin Islands Free Press is the only Caribbean news source to regularly incorporate the findings of U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests. John's articles have appeared in the BVI Beacon, St. Croix Avis, San Juan Star and Virgin Islands Daily News. He is the former news director of WSVI-TV Channel 8 on St. Croix.
Social Security Column: How We Serve People With Limited English Language Proficiency
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Social Security Column: How We Serve People With Limited English Language Proficiency

We strive to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone. That includes improving access for underserved communities. We aim to reduce language barriers and increase access to Social…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after a brief respite
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Crime News

Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after a brief respite

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A leading human rights group in Haiti warned about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings as the U.N. Security Council met Friday to discuss the country’s worsening…
Posted by John McCarthy July 15, 2023
NOAA launches new hurricane forecast model as Atlantic season starts strong
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Environmental News

NOAA launches new hurricane forecast model as Atlantic season starts strong

MIAMI — NOAA’s National Hurricane Center — a division of the National Weather Service — has a new model to help produce hurricane forecasts this season. The Hurricane Analysis and…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
Postal Worker Convicted of Drug Conspiracy
Posted inBreaking News Crime News Police News

Postal Worker Convicted of Drug Conspiracy

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A veteran postal worker who coordinated marijuana shipments through a St. Thomas post office was convicted on drug conspiracy charges. Dean Thompson, 54, of St. Thomas, was…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
If you can’t afford your favorite Sriracha brand, try this
Posted inBreaking News Caribbean News Consumer News

If you can’t afford your favorite Sriracha brand, try this

BRIDGETOWN — Bottles of a leading brand of Sriracha hot sauce are suddenly hard to find, driving up prices for them as high as $150 — but there are alternatives to opening…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
VIPD Issues Traffic Advisory For Melvin Evans Highway
Posted inAt VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

VIPD Issues Traffic Advisory For Melvin Evans Highway

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that the Melvin H. Evans Highway will close temporarily tomorrow. Route 66 and (Northside Road - Route 75 in the vicinity of…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
Help Police Find Missing Minor Karla Graneau on St. Thomas
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Help Police Find Missing Minor Karla Graneau on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Thomas. Karla Graneau, 15, was last seen Thursday wearing a floral dress in Estate Thomas,…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
Subtropical Storm Don Forms Over The Central Atlantic
Posted inAt VIFreep Environmental News International News

Subtropical Storm Don Forms Over The Central Atlantic

MIAMI — Subtropical storm Don formed in the central Atlantic about 5:00 a.m. today, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of Don was about 1165 miles (1875 km) west…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
How the WNBA debuts of Aliyah Boston and A’ja Wilson compare after first 20 games
Posted inBreaking News Entertainment News National News

How the WNBA debuts of Aliyah Boston and A’ja Wilson compare after first 20 games

LAS VEGAS — Aliyah Boston’s rookie season in the WNBA has gone just as women’s basketball fans expected it to. She’s broken records. She’s dominated on defense. She’s made an…
Posted by John McCarthy July 14, 2023
Man Wanted In Baseball Bat Attack That Left Teammate Fighting For Life Turns Himself In
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Man Wanted In Baseball Bat Attack That Left Teammate Fighting For Life Turns Himself In

CHRISTIANSTED — A man wanted in a baseball bat assault of his teammate has turned himself in to police. Rasheed Knight, 24, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, first-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy July 13, 2023

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